Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… students in Uppsala learn in over 51 different languages.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Ask the Hub
Time: 15:00 - 17:00
Location: Online (Meeting link sent in confirmation email)
Admission: Free (Booking required)
Thinking about moving to or living in Uppsala? Our Ask the Hub service is here to help! Book a 15-minute digital session on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Whether you have questions, need advice, or just want to connect with a friendly face, we’re here for you.
Looking forward to meeting you!
International Julfika!
Time: 17:00-19:00
Location: Hotel Botanika (Skolgatan 45, 753 32 Uppsala)
Admission: Free (Registration required)
As the festive season approaches, we find ourselves eager to gather to celebrate the joy and warmth of the holidays. This year, we're hosting a Julfika gathering and would be honored to have you join us for an evening filled with laughter, delicious treats, and the spirit of togetherness.
We'll be serving some traditional Julfika delights, including lussekatter (saffron buns), kanelbullar (cinnamon buns), and glögg (non-alcoholic mulled wine). The atmosphere will be festive, with twinkling lights, and cozy decorations!
* Limited spaces available. As we will be providing drinks and snacks, please make sure to let us know if you register and can no longer attend.
Warm welcome!
Christmas at Uplands
Dates: 24 and 25 December 2025
Time: 12:00–22:00 for both days
Location: Uplands Nation (S:t Larsgatan 11, Uppsala)
Admission: Free
Every Christmas, the Uplands Nation house becomes a cozy meeting place for Uppsala’s international community; researchers settling into their new roles, students staying over the break, and professionals who’ve made Uppsala their temporary or long-term home. The tradition started back in 1969 with a handful of students who couldn’t travel, and it’s grown into one of the city’s most welcoming holiday gatherings.
Local restaurants donate the food, volunteers handle the warm atmosphere, and the whole event stays relaxed, inclusive, and alcohol-free. Each year, people from all over the world drop by—sharing a meal, trading stories about their countries’ holiday customs, and discovering new connections in the process.
From noon to ten on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the nation house buzzes with friendly conversations, familiar and unfamiliar traditions, and that comforting feeling that Uppsala can be home, even when your real one is far away.